Old Yao Succeeds, Creating the Spirit Ascension Pill Formula!

"Uh..."

"Since the other party didn't use a killing move, they probably didn't bear much ill will. Elder Hai, think carefully—did you wrong some young maiden when you were younger? Now that she's cultivated to success, she's come to teach you a lesson."

The corner of Xiao Yan's mouth twitched slightly, but his expression remained unchanged as he spouted nonsense with a straight face.

A dark-attributed Dou Emperor?

Well then, case closed.

What was this called? Disaster came from the mouth!

"Is that so? Let this old man think..."

Hearing this, Hai Bodong scratched his head and sank into his memories.

When this old man was young, I was hot-blooded and exceptionally talented. It seemed... I had quite a few female confidantes? But so many years had passed. Could someone still be thinking about this old man? That shouldn't be possible, should it?

The more Hai Bodong thought about it, the more guilt appeared on his aged face.

Xiao Yan nearly burst out laughing when he saw that.

He had only said it casually. He hadn't expected Hai Bodong to have truly incurred so many romantic debts in his youth.

"By the way, Elder Hai, Teacher and I will be heading to the Monster Beast Mountain Range to train for three days. While I'm away, I'll have to trouble you to watch over the Xiao Family."

Shaking his head and dispelling the mischievous thoughts in his mind, Xiao Yan's expression turned serious as he spoke to Hai Bodong.

"How can such a small matter be considered troublesome?"

"This old man has heard about the matter between your Xiao Family and the Misty Cloud Sect. Don't worry. So long as this old man is alive, no one will be able to harm a single Xiao Family clan member—not even if that old guy Yun Shan is still alive!"

"Besides, although Yun Shan is domineering, he still conducts himself fairly uprightly. As his disciple, Yun Yun would not stoop so low as to make a move against the Xiao Family."

His gaze swept over the solemn-faced youth. Hai Bodong patted his chest and made his promise without hesitation.

"Thank you."

Xiao Yan nodded.

He believed Hai Bodong's words.

Before Yun Shan colluded with the Soul Hall, he had indeed been a respectable figure. Yun Yun likewise would not disgrace herself by using the status of a Dou Emperor to bully a Small Family.

However, once a forest grew large, it contained every kind of bird. It was always best to be prepared.

Misty Cloud Sect.

At the end of the endless stone steps, clouds and mist swirled. Beyond them lay an enormous plaza, entirely paved with uniform massive stones, ancient and majestic in appearance.

At the center of the plaza stood a towering stone tablet. Upon it were recorded the names of every past sect leader and those who had made great contributions to the sect.

Beneath the stone tablet, Yun Leng, dressed in a white robe, wore an ever-changing expression. His aged eyes gazed upon the glorious achievements of generations of sect predecessors, filled with confusion and hesitation.

"Founding Patriarch, the sect has declined with each generation. In this generation, we are pressured by the Imperial Family, and now even a Small Family dares to stroke the tiger's whiskers. What should this old man do? Should I watch helplessly as the Misty Cloud Sect's reputation is damaged?"

"Yun Lei died miserably. Had he not died, in ten years, our Misty Cloud Sect could have gained another Dou King Expert!"

"No matter what, the sect's honor cannot be tarnished..."

The aged voice drifted softly from his mouth. The hesitation on Yun Leng's face gradually gave way to resolve.

"Great Elder, Mo Cheng of the Mo Family has arrived. He is waiting for your instructions in your courtyard."

Just then, a Da Dou Shi-level deacon approached and spoke respectfully.

"The Sect Leader doesn't know, does she?"

His lips moved slightly as he looked around, quietly uttering the question.

Yun Lei's death had already made Yun Yun deeply dissatisfied with Yun Leng. He also clearly understood that Yun Yun would never agree to what he intended to do next.

"Reporting to the Great Elder, Deacon Mo Cheng used the excuse of delivering this year's tribute resources and did not allow the Sect Leader or the other elders to notice anything unusual."

The Da Dou Shi deacon answered respectfully.

"You have done well."

Yun Leng nodded in satisfaction and strode toward his courtyard.

Mo Cheng, a veteran Dou Ling Expert.

Of course, with only him, it would still be extremely difficult to take down the Xiao Family, which had a seven- or eight-star Dou Ling Expert guarding it.

However, Yun Leng had long prepared a second arrangement for this.

The morning sunlight poured through the window, illuminating the room brightly. On the bed, the youth sat up with sleepy eyes. After staring blankly for a moment, he yawned repeatedly and climbed out of bed, performing a simple wash-up.

"Teacher, it's time for us to set out."

After washing up, Xiao Yan touched the Ancient Ring on his hand and called softly.

"Oh? Is it time already?"

"Eh, Little Yanzi, you've already broken through to the Dou Master realm? The compatibility between the Yang Yuan Pill and the Fen Jue is quite high."

Old Yao's illusory figure suddenly appeared in a chair nearby. His gaze swept over Xiao Yan, and he spoke with slight surprise.

Indeed, just as Xiao Yan had expected, he had completed his breakthrough last night.

"Hehe, I was just lucky."

Xiao Yan chuckled. A layer of fire-red Battle Qi Gauze emerged over his body.

The Yang Yuan Pill combined with the Fen Jue was simply an enhanced version of a Cultivation Cheat.

Of course, as his strength increased, the effect brought by the Yang Yuan Pill would grow weaker and weaker. Once he reached the Da Dou Shi realm, it would no longer provide even the slightest assistance.

However, Xiao Yan was not worried about this.

Above the Yang Yuan Pill, there was an even better substitute—

The Nirvana Pill!

If the Heavenly Gang Yang Flame condensed from a large number of Yang Yuan Pills could evolve the Fen Jue, then if he had enough Nirvana Pills to extract their Nirvana Qi and condense Nirvana Fire, or even Nirvana Fire Thunder...

The speed at which he grew stronger would receive an enormous boost!

"Teacher, how were the gains from your seclusion this time?"

The Battle Qi Gauze vanished, and Xiao Yan drew his Dou Qi back into his body. He looked at Old Yao with an expectant expression.

"Hehe, this old man created quite a few pill formulas in my early years, including even Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Pills. Deducing a Fourth-Grade Pill that raises a Dou Ling Expert's strength was no difficult matter."

"Your teacher has created the Spirit Ascension Pill. After a Dou Ling Expert takes it, their strength can unconditionally rise by one star. However, each person can only take one in their lifetime."

Old Yao smiled faintly and stroked his beard with considerable pride.

Creating a brand-new pill formula in only a few days—he truly was Venerable Yao, the number one Alchemist on the continent's surface!

"It can only be taken once?"

However, Xiao Yan was somewhat disappointed upon hearing that.

Although the Spirit Ascension Pill could raise one's strength unconditionally and lacked the danger of taking a Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill, the latter could raise a Dou Ling Expert's strength by two stars as long as it succeeded!

"You greedy little fellow. Your teacher hasn't even studied the Nirvana Heart yet. This Spirit Ascension Pill is like the One-Pattern Green Spirit Pill compared to the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill—it still has room for improvement and optimization."

Old Yao reached out and patted Xiao Yan on the head, shaking his head helplessly.

"Uh, I was too impatient."

"Teacher, we also need to bring Fourth Uncle-Grandfather with us to the Profound Sky Continent this time. He possesses a special constitution that cultivates the Martial Arts Yuan Power System. Let's go to the Battle Qi Pavilion and bring him along before setting out."

Xiao Yan awkwardly rubbed his nose and wisely chose to change the subject.

"A special constitution? Something like the Calamity Poison Body and Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils of the Dou Qi Continent?"